A pedestrian crossing or crosswalk is a designated point on a road at which some means are employed to assist pedestrians wishing to cross. They are designed to keep pedestrians together where they can be seen by motorists, and where they can cross most safely across the flow of vehicular traffic. Pedestrian crossings are often found at intersections, but may also be at other points on busy roads that would otherwise be too unsafe to cross without assistance due to vehicle numbers, speed or road widths. They are generally also installed common where large numbers of pedestrians are attempting to cross (such as in shopping areas) or where vulnerable road users (such as school children) regularly cross.

The term pedestrian crossing includes a wide range of crossing provisions, both those that give priority to pedestrians, and those that assist pedestrians, but legally still prioritize road vehicles.

Pedestrian crossings, especially when combined with other features like pedestrian priority or raised surfaces, can be used as a traffic calming technique.

Road Sign: Ped Xing

So much for the technical meaning of the word but known to many, as a place where we meet people instantly, in a rush, crowded flow, barely noticing each other (A crosswalk). And here in this place, I learned the lessons of the “Plastic Cup”.

Cup 2: STOP LIGHT

Here in Metro Manila, we have the famous Crossing. It is an intersection of EDSA and Shaw Boulevard. Kung ikaw ay isang byahero, malamang alam mo ang lugar na ito. Crossing Ilalim or Crossing Ibabaw. And every day, dito ako dumadaan. One jeep ride from my dorm going to work and a not so long walk at night going home after work. Yes! Naglalakad lang po ako pauwi. Tipid na, na exercise ka pa. This is my daily routine during weekdays with the exemption kung kakain kami after work with my officemates. And this is how the story of a plastic cup goes…

I know you are talking in a wider perspective... but the essence of true giving lies in setting examples no matter how small the gesture is. Hindi ko hihintayin ang malakihang tulong ng Gobyerno na 48 years bago dumating... Sorry this is just also my opinion.

Nakakatouch naman ang sharing na eto about manang. Naalala ko in one of my vacations in the philippiens. Naka park ang sasakyan ng sisters ko dahil my binibili sila sa loob ng mall, at naiwan kami, I mean ako with some relatives. Sa sasakyan ay marami kami dala foods at di kami mga gutom. Pero nong may bata na madusing at nag tinda ng mga mani ay bumili ako ng marami not because I want to eat, but just to help the child mabenta ang mga paninda nya. And I saw his sweetest smile also. It it was very precious. Reminds me of God who said that if we are giving to the poor, we are giving to him. And my heart also belongs to the street children coz i know how it was!